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🎉December 22nd - December 28th in Nassau You Don’t Want to Miss

Looking for something fun, affordable, and local? From live music to family-friendly festivals, here’s what’s popping up around town this week👇

What’s Happening This Weekend in Nassau County

Sunday, December 28, 2025

Merrick Winter Outdoor Flea Market
📅 Sunday, December 28, 2025
📍 Merrick
8:00 AM | Merrick
Browse antiques, collectibles, vintage finds, crafts, and everyday treasures at this popular outdoor flea market. This market runs every Sunday through March, making it a reliable winter weekend stop.

Christmas House Long Island
📅 Saturday–Sunday, December 27–28, 2025
📍 Hicksville
Multiple time slots | Hicksville
An immersive indoor holiday walk-through experience with themed rooms, light displays, and festive installations. Ideal for families and holiday visitors.

A Very Grinchy Pajama Party
📅 Saturday, December 27
📍 Nassau County Museum
4:00 PM & 6:00 PM | Nassau County

Wear your favorite pajamas and enjoy a festive, family-friendly evening with holiday activities and a screening of The Grinch (2018). Activities include cookie decorating, a Grinch-themed scavenger hunt, face painting, photo ops with the Grinch, and hot chocolate before the movie.

Fantasy Winter Fairyland
📅 Ongoing — Through January 1
📍 Eisenhower Park | East Meadow

Step into a magical winter world filled with illuminated fairyland scenes, whimsical displays, and festive photo-worthy installations. This seasonal walk-through experience transforms Eisenhower Park into a glowing winter fantasy that’s perfect for families, date nights, and holiday outings.

Monday, December 22nd

Letters to Santa: Craft Day
📍 Dogtopia of Garden City Park
7:00 AM | New Hyde Park

A festive holiday craft event where participants can write and decorate letters to Santa Claus and get creative in a fun seasonal activity at the local dog care facility.

Holiday Trivia Night
📍 The Main Event
7:00 PM | Farmingdale

A festive holiday-themed trivia night hosted by Tango Time Trivia, featuring team-based games, prizes, and a fun, social atmosphere for all ages.

Tuesday, December 23

Massapequa Workshop: Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System and NYHELPS
📍 The Workforce Partnership – Massapequa Career Center
10:30 AM | Massapequa

An informational workshop for job seekers explaining New York State civil service applications, exams, appointment types, and how to navigate NY HELPS and related resources.

Boozy Gingerbread House Contest 
📍 Library Café
7:00 PM | Farmingdale

A festive, adults-only gingerbread decorating contest with a boozy twist, including a house kit, candy decorations, cocktails, and prizes for the best creation.

The Main Event Game Show w/ Na’Quel Games
 📍 The Main Event
7:00 PM | Farmingdale

A live, hosted game show night inspired by Family Feud, featuring trivia, bingo, charades, prizes, and interactive fun for groups and friends.

Wednesday, December 24

Christmas Eve Party
📍 Dogtopia
7:00 AM | New Hyde Park

A festive Christmas Eve celebration for dogs featuring holiday-themed treats, games, and plenty of playtime in a fun, social daycare setting.

Christmas Eve Four-Course Dinner 2025
📍 Red Salt Room by David Burke
5:00 PM | Garden City

An elegant Christmas Eve prix-fixe dining experience featuring a four-course holiday menu in an intimate setting, ideal for a refined seasonal celebration.

Christmas Eve Spectacular
📍 Floral Park
8:00 PM | Floral Park

A ticketed Christmas Eve celebration featuring a lively nightlife-style atmosphere for adults looking to mark the holiday with music, dancing, and a party setting.

Thursday, December 25

Toys for Toys
📍 Grand Performance Garage
10:00 AM | Farmingdale

A Christmas charity car meet featuring hot rods, classic cars, and track cars, encouraging attendees to donate toys to inspire the next generation of car enthusiasts.

Christmas Day Grand Buffet Brunch
📍 The Garden City Hotel – Grand Ballroom
11:00 AM | Garden City

Celebrate Christmas Day with a festive grand buffet brunch featuring elevated holiday dishes crafted under Celebrity Chef David Burke, perfect for a family gathering in a classic ballroom setting.

Christmas Day Dinner 2025
📍 Red Salt Room by David Burke
5:00 PM | Garden City

Celebrate Christmas Day with an elegant holiday dinner featuring a curated menu in an intimate setting, ideal for smaller gatherings and a refined seasonal meal.

Friday, December 26

Laughing Lassi – South Asian Stand-Up Comedy Show
📍 Governor’s Comedy Club
8:00 PM | Levittown

A live stand-up comedy showcase featuring top South Asian comedians from New York and beyond, blending sharp humor, culture, and storytelling in an English-language show.

R&B Holiday Dinner
📍 Cancun Long Island
9:00 PM | Hicksville

A holiday-themed R&B dinner night featuring music, dining, and a late-evening social atmosphere to celebrate the season with food and vibes.

Saturday, December 27

Love Never Ends
📍 Goshinkan Dojo (behind Dunkin Donuts Shopping Center)
11:00 AM | Merrick

An intimate, in-person spiritual reading session with Robert E. Hansen, designed for small groups seeking a more personal and focused experience.

Peace and blessings, family in faith. Holy Sabbath Convocation
📍 Israel of God Freeport Campus
1:00 PM | Hempstead

A weekly Sabbath convocation and Bible study gathering focused on worship, scripture, and fellowship. Open to community members seeking a faith-based service.

R&Bingo
📍 Pretty Toni’s Cafe
6:00 PM | Valley Stream

A grown-up bingo night with an R&B twist, combining music, food, drinks, and games for a fun, social evening out.

Water With Gas: Holiday Celebration
📍 Platinum Cuisines
7:00 PM | Freeport

An upscale holiday dinner party featuring live entertainment, a champagne toast, and a Roaring 20s–inspired dress code for a festive year-end celebration.

Sunday, December 28

Bingo Loco 
📍 Mulcahy’s
2:00 PM | Wantagh

An over-the-top, 21+ bingo party featuring music, drinks, dancing, and high-energy entertainment that turns traditional bingo into a full-on party experience.

Ephese SDA Church “Shine The Light Gala”
📍 Hilton Hotel
7:00 PM | Melville

A faith-based evening of celebration, inspiration, and community featuring live music, elegant dining, and uplifting moments centered on giving and fellowship in a formal gala setting.

Monday, December 22nd

Wagner Seahawks vs. Manor Bluejays
📍 Spiro Events Center
12:00 PM | Staten Island

Catch a college basketball matchup as Wagner hosts Manor in a daytime game at the Spiro Events Center, perfect for sports fans looking for live action during the week.

Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. Centenary Cyclones
📍 Yanitelli Recreational Life Center
12:00 PM | Jersey City

Watch Saint Peter’s take on Centenary in this college basketball showdown at the Peacocks’ home court, offering an energetic mid-day game atmosphere.

Fordham Rams vs. New Haven Chargers
📍 Rose Hill Gymnasium, Fordham University
7:00 PM | Bronx

An evening college basketball game featuring Fordham hosting New Haven, delivering competitive play and a lively campus sports environment.

Tuesday, December 23

St. John’s Red Storm vs. Harvard Crimson
📍 Carnesecca Arena
6:00 PM | Jamaica, NY

Watch St. John’s take on Harvard in an exciting college basketball matchup at Carnesecca Arena, bringing high-energy hoops to Queens.

Seton Hall Pirates vs. Villanova Wildcats
📍 Prudential Center
7:00 PM | Newark, NJ

A Big East showdown as Seton Hall faces Villanova at the Prudential Center in a high-stakes college basketball clash.

New York Islanders vs. New Jersey Devils
📍 UBS Arena
7:00 PM | Elmont, NY

The Islanders host division rivals New Jersey Devils in an intense NHL matchup packed with speed, skill, and rivalry energy.

Thursday, December 25

New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
📍 Madison Square Garden
12:00 PM | New York, NY

Spend Christmas Day at The Garden as the New York Knicks face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in a marquee NBA matchup at one of the world’s most iconic arenas.

Saturday, December 27

Pinstripe Bowl: Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Clemson Tigers
📍 Yankee Stadium
12:00 PM | Bronx

College football takes center stage at Yankee Stadium as Penn State and Clemson clash in the annual Pinstripe Bowl, bringing postseason energy to New York City.

New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers
📍 UBS Arena
6:00 PM | Elmont

One of the NHL’s most intense rivalries heats up as the Islanders and Rangers face off in a must-watch New York showdown at UBS Arena.

New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals
📍 Prudential Center
7:00 PM | Newark

Catch fast-paced NHL action as the Devils take on the Capitals in an Eastern Conference matchup packed with playoff-level intensity.

Sunday, December 28

New York Jets vs. New England Patriots (Parking Opens)
📍 MetLife Stadium Parking Lots
TBA | East Rutherford

Heading to MetLife early? Stadium parking opens well ahead of kickoff for Jets vs. Patriots, perfect for tailgaters and fans who want to get the full game-day experience started early.

Seton Hall Pirates Women’s Basketball vs. Xavier Musketeers
📍 Walsh Gymnasium
1:00 PM | South Orange

Catch Big East women’s basketball action as Seton Hall hosts Xavier in a competitive matchup featuring fast-paced play and strong conference rivals.

New York Jets vs. New England Patriots
📍 MetLife Stadium
1:00 PM | East Rutherford

A classic AFC East rivalry takes the spotlight as the Jets face the Patriots at MetLife Stadium in a high-stakes late-season NFL showdown.

Tuesday, December 23

Christmas Eve Eve Party
📍 Borrelli’s Taproom
7:00 PM | Long Beach

Kick off the holiday early with live music and food specials, including 2-for-1 pizzas and entrées, in a lively pre-Christmas celebration.

L’Onda Bar & Lounge Live Music Night 
📍 Allegria Hotel
6:00 PM | Long Beach

Enjoy live music with Paul performing covers across multiple genres and decades, paired with wine specials and oceanfront ambiance at Long Island’s only beachfront hotel.

Santa Fest w/ Ian Asher & Frankie Sims
📍 Mulcahy’s
8:00 PM | Wantagh

A high-energy, 21+ holiday party featuring DJ Ian Asher and Frankie Sims, festive outfits, dancing, and a charity component supporting Toys of Hope.

Santa Fest feat. Ian Asher
📍 Mulcahy’s
8:00 PM | Wantagh

A 21+ holiday party featuring DJ Ian Asher, festive outfits, dancing, and a high-energy nightclub atmosphere at one of Long Island’s top live music venues.

Thursday, December 25

Yellow Brick Joel – Elton John and Billy Joel Tribute
📍 Westbury Music Fair
7:00 PM | Westbury

A live tribute concert celebrating the iconic music of Elton John and Billy Joel, featuring crowd-favorite hits performed in a full concert setting.

Friday, December 26

Evan Kuriga & TM Select
📍 912 W Beech St
7:00 PM | Long Beach

Enjoy a Friday night of live music with Evan Kuriga kicking things off, followed by TM Select later in the evening for a full night of tunes.

Disco Unlimited
📍 Westbury Music Fair
7:00 PM | Westbury

A live disco show bringing classic dance hits to the stage for a high-energy night of music, nostalgia, and crowd-pleasing performances.

The Paumanok Stompers Return to Charlotte’s 
📍 Charlotte’s Speakeasy
7:30 PM | Farmingdale

Celebrate the holidays with live jazz from the Paumanok Stompers, bringing classic swing and festive sounds to a cozy speakeasy setting.

Steve Forbert Trio
📍 My Father’s Place
8:00 PM | Roslyn

Singer-songwriter Steve Forbert performs live with Rob Clores on keys and Todd Lanka on upright bass, delivering an intimate night of folk-rock and Americana.

The Post-Christmas with Dajkout & Vayb
📍 Oceanside E. Center
9:00 PM | Oceanside

A late-night post-Christmas party featuring live DJ sets, dancing, and a high-energy nightlife vibe to keep the holiday celebration going.

Post Christmas Bash w/ Pop Fiction
📍 The Coop
9:00 PM | Farmingdale

Keep the holiday energy going with Pop Fiction performing a hit-filled live set, mixing crowd favorites and country tunes for a lively post-Christmas night out.

O El Amor at Stage 317
📍 Stage 317
9:00 PM | Farmingdale

A late-night, 21+ live performance event blending music, fashion, and nightlife vibes, with dinner and drinks available before the show.

KHASH Ugly Sweater Party
📍 Oulala Restaurant and Lounge
10:00 PM | Lynbrook

A late-night ugly sweater party featuring a live performance by KHASH and DJ music, bringing holiday vibes and nightlife energy to Lynbrook.

Saturday, December 27

Post Christmas Bash w/ Pop Fiction 
📍 The Coop
1:00 PM | Farmingdale

Pop Fiction keeps the holiday energy going with a post-Christmas live music bash featuring crowd-favorite hits and a high-energy set at a local Farmingdale venue.

Yellow Brick Joel: Piano Men
📍 Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
1:00 AM | Westbury

A late-night piano-driven tribute performance celebrating the music of iconic “Piano Men,” delivered in an intimate concert setting at a classic Long Island venue.

Gotcha Covered Trio is Back at Bacaro!
📍 Bacaro
7:00 PM | Massapequa Park

The Gotcha Covered Trio returns to Bacaro for an evening of live music paired with Italian food and a lively, social atmosphere.

Dox Island Park Saturday 12/27 
📍 Dox Island Park
7:00 PM | Long Beach

The Alright Guys perform live at Dox Island Park, offering an outdoor evening of local music and a relaxed community atmosphere near the waterfront.

Winter Freestyle Bash 2025
📍 Mulcahy’s
7:00 PM | Wantagh

A high-energy freestyle concert featuring iconic artists, live performances, and DJ sets, bringing classic freestyle sounds to a late-night, 21+ crowd.

Long Island Disco Fever 2025 
📍 Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
7:30 PM | Westbury

A high-energy disco celebration featuring legendary performers, classic dance hits, and live band performances honoring the golden era of disco music.

Anthony Gal
📍 Borrelli’s Taproom
8:00 PM | Long Beach

Spend your Saturday night enjoying live music from Anthony Gal in a relaxed taproom setting, perfect for unwinding with friends and drinks.

LIR Depeche Mode Dance Party
📍 Cancun Long Island
8:00 PM | Hicksville

An after-Christmas dance party featuring Depeche Mode, LIR tracks, and alternative new wave hits spun by Andre for fans of classic synth and dance music.

Hard Rock Christmas Party
📍 TNT The Neighborhood Tavern
8:00 PM | South Farmingdale

A high-energy holiday rock show featuring three hard rock bands sharing the stage for a loud, festive night of live music and headbanging fun.

The Coop Farmingdale ft. Three Shots of Country
 📍 The Coop Farmingdale
8:00 PM | Farmingdale

Enjoy a Saturday night of today’s best country hits with Three Shots of Country performing live at one of Nassau County’s top country music venues.

A Witch’s Brew at Sonny’s Canal House 
📍 Sonny’s Canal House
8:00 PM | Baldwin Harbor

A live music party featuring A Witch’s Brew, bringing classic rock and high-energy tunes to a waterfront setting for a lively Saturday night out.

Winter Freestyle Bash 
📍 Mulcahy’s
8:00 PM | Wantagh

A live freestyle music concert featuring classic artists and high-energy performances, bringing nostalgic club sounds to a late-night, 21+ crowd.

The Last Dance with EKIP
📍 Oulala Café & Lounge
10:00 PM | Lynbrook

A late-night Afrobeat and party music event featuring EKIP, bringing high-energy dancing and a nightclub atmosphere to Oulala for a holiday weekend finale.

Reggaeton Long Island Saturdays 2025
📍 Cancun Long Island
10:00 PM | Hicksville

A high-energy weekly reggaeton party featuring nonstop Latin hits, upscale nightlife vibes, and dancing all night at one of Long Island’s hottest Latin clubs.

Sunday, December 28

Sunday Funday with Current Company & TM Select 
📍 912 W Beech St
5:00 PM | Long Beach

Wrap up the weekend with live music from Current Company followed by TM Select, offering an easygoing Sunday evening of tunes and good company.

That’s a wrap on this week’s top picks!
Don’t forget to mark your calendar, grab your crew, and make the most of what Nassau County has to offer.
We’ll be back with more local finds—until then, have fun out there! 🎉